Why choose PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL has emerged as a leading open-source database for a reason. Here are just a few of its key advantages: 

• Open-source flexibility: PostgreSQL’s open-source nature allows for extensive customization, with a wide range of extensions and add-ons to suit your specific needs. 

• Cost-effective and feature-rich: Enjoy a robust set of features (including partitioning, high availability, and more) without the hefty licensing fees associated with proprietary solutions. 

• Strong community support: Tap into the vast knowledge and experience of a global community of PostgreSQL experts, offering free support and guidance. 

• Easy to get started: PostgreSQL boasts extensive official documentation and a supportive community, making it easy to learn and implement. 

• Multiple programming language support: Go beyond PostgreSQL’s built-in PL/pgSQL language and leverage additional procedural languages through extensions.
   

Navigating the migration process 

Migrating a working database can feel like an overwhelming task. You need to move all your data, code, and functionality to a new platform without any hiccups or data loss. But don’t worry; you don’t have to do it alone! 

Here are some tools to help simplify your PostgreSQL migration:

• Ora2PG: A free and versatile tool designed to migrate Oracle and MySQL databases to PostgreSQL. 

• Cortex: A paid solution by Splendid Data that streamlines migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL. 

• EDB Migration Portal and Toolkit: EnterpriseDB offers a powerful set of paid tools to help migrate your database objects and data to PostgreSQL. 
• Finally, other mechanisms like Foreign Data Wrappers can also assist with data migration.
   

While these tools can help guide you, they’re not a silver bullet solution. A successful migration requires careful planning, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution, and the process often involves manual code adjustments and optimizations.

Call in the experts 

Want to ensure your database migration is safe, efficient, and worry-free? We’re here to help! We can guide you through the process or take the reins completely, giving you peace of mind knowing your data is in expert hands. 

Here’s how our proven migration process works:

1. Assessment
   We’ll conduct a thorough analysis of your existing database, application server, and data access methods to evaluate compatibility and identify potential challenges. 
2. Schema Migration and Testing
   We’ll migrate your database schemas and test them with sample data, ensuring a smooth transition. 
3. Functional Testing
   We’ll perform rigorous functional testing of the converted objects using Data Manipulation Language (DML) operations to validate data integrity and functionality. 
4. Performance Testing and Tuning
   Before migrating the full dataset, we’ll conduct performance tests to identify and address any potential bottlenecks or discrepancies. We’ll optimize your application, data access drivers, and database configuration for optimal performance. 
5. Data Migration
   Finally, we’ll carefully migrate your data to the new PostgreSQL environment, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
    

By following this proven process, we guarantee a safe and successful migration, allowing you to unlock the power and flexibility of PostgreSQL without the stress of doing it alone.